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deserter

[dih-zur-ter] / dɪˈzɜr tər /


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Revere outfits the deserter with homespun clothes and collects the buttons from his uniform to melt down for silverwork.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

It has so far not called him a deserter, even though he crossed the border without authorization while on active duty.

From Reuters Sep. 28, 2023

As a deserter from the Ukrainian army, he would face 10 years in jail if he was caught.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2023

A third publicly known Russian deserter in Europe, a former army mechanic named Nikita Chibrin, has had a pending asylum claim in Spain since November.

From New York Times May 28, 2023

But I’ve told you, Jeth—a deserter caint go back.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt




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